David Harris (South African businessman)
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Colonel Sir David Harris | |
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| Member of the Parliament for Kimberley | |
| In office 1897–1929 | |
| Monarchs | Victoria (1897-1901) Edward VII (1901-1910) George V (1910-1929) |
| Preceded by | Barney Barnato |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 12, 1852 London, England |
| Died | September 23, 1942 (aged 89–90) Kimberley, South Africa |
| Relations | Barney Barnato (cousin) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | Second Boer War Xhosa Wars |
Colonel Sir David Harris KCMG (12 July 1852 - 23 September 1942) was a soldier, diamond magnate, and legislator.
Early life
He was born in London, England, and emigrated to South Africa in 1871. He traveled 950 km from Durban to Kimberley where he began working as a prospector. Within two years, he was wealthy and had made the acquaintance of Cecil Rhodes.
Career
Military Service
He joined the Du Toit's Pan Horse Regiment in 1876 fought in the Gaika-Galeka war (part of the Xhosa Wars in the Eastern Cape. He also fought in other campaigns and distinguished himself in the Langeberg Rebellion (1896-97).
He served in the Home Guard during the Siege of Kimberley.
Member of Parliament
In 1897, he joined the Parliament of the Cape of Good Hope on the death of Barney Barnato. He held the seat for 32 years.[1] In 1897, he also became a director of De Beers Consolidated Mines, an office he held until 1931.
Personal life
Harris married his wife, Rosa Gabriel, in 1873, in the first Jewish wedding to take place in Kimberley.[2]
References
- ^ "A Jewish Pioneer of South Africa: Colonel Sir David Harris Grand Old Man" of South African Jewry". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. 4 November 1931. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Hotz, Luis. "Harris, Sir David | Encyclopedia.com". Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
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Category:1852 births
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Category:South African businesspeople
Category:South African Jews
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